Scancom PLC, the parent company of MTN Ghana, recorded a 46.1 per cent increase in profit after tax to GH¢5.1 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth across its core digital and financial services.
The company’s service revenue also rose by 32.3 per cent to GH¢15 billion during the period, according to figures presented at the latest Facts Behind the Figures session organised by the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Data revenue increased by 37.2 per cent, while Mobile Money revenue grew by 23.3 per cent, reflecting continued expansion in demand for digital connectivity and mobile financial services.
Earnings per share also increased to GH¢0.388, highlighting the company’s improved profitability during the six-month period.
The strong financial performance was reflected in investor activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange on August 10, when MTN Ghana dominated trading on the market.
A total of 611,499 MTN Ghana shares, valued at GH¢4.28 million, were traded on the day, accounting for 58.58 per cent of the Ghana Stock Exchange’s total market turnover by value.
The results reinforce MTN Ghana’s position as a major player in Ghana’s telecommunications and digital financial services sectors, with data and Mobile Money remaining key contributors to the company’s revenue growth.
